TN Visa: Agriculturist/Agronomist

Background of TN Visa Category

The TN visa occupational category for Agriculturists / Agronomists was first listed in the United States-Canada Free-Trade Agreement (FTA) in 1989. See 54 Federal Register 12 (Jan. 3, 1989). The predecessor to NAFTA, the FTA provided work authorization under TC visa status, which was only available to Canadian citizens. The occupational category for Agriculturists / Agronomists was carried over and included in the NAFTA list of available occupations in 1994. See 58 FR 69205 (Dec. 30, 1993).

TN Visa Applicant Requirements

To qualify for TN visa status under the occupational category for Agriculturists / Agronomists, an individual must possess one of the following:

TN Visa Job Duties Requirements

The TN visa regulations do not specifically define the types of Agriculturist / Agronomist positions or job duties that are permissible under this TN category. Like the degree requirement, individuals should refer to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) for guidance on the generally accepted job duties for this occupation.